Christmas

Now this is Christmas weather looking out from my garage

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My daughter mentioned we were not finished shopping so we're not ready for Christmas. I replied this is far better, instead of giving gifts we'll just give what we have. Since the entire city is closed, I guess that'll have to be each other. Now I feel all Christmasy...

Sorry, I don't know how to resize the image so this is very big.... I apologize to those on dialup.

Ok, that is better...

 

At the same time, we in the northeast are having unusually balmy weather.

 

If you're going to choose one day, then Easter, Resurrection Day, would be more appropriate than Christmas.

 

No time is more appropriate than right now.

No matter when that is.

 

95% of Americans are Not Offended by 'Merry Christmas'

Consider those two little words that have become "controversial" in the holiday season: Merry Christmas. The Zogby Poll found that 95% of Americans are not offended by being greeted with "Merry Christmas" when holiday shopping. In fact, 46% actually take offense when they are greeted with "Happy Holidays."

This is not about forcing your religious beliefs on anyone else. It's about not allowing a very small number of unelected judges and advocates to turn our freedom of religion into their freedom from religion.

America is founded on the idea that we are endowed by our Creator with certain inalienable rights. That means our rights come from God, not the government, and acknowledging our Creator in our public spaces -- be they our courthouses or our shopping malls -- is an indispensable part of who we are.

So this holiday season, take a break from the war on Christmas -- your fellow citizens will thank you for it. Just go ahead and say it: Merry Christmas, America

Newt Gingrich

 

If this stat is true then it get's to the core of the separation of Church and State thread. Why are the offended 5% controlling how the 95% greet this time of year? Christmas takes on different meanings depending on your belief's and world view. It only means Christ birthday to some believers but to others it symbolizes elf's and Jolly ole Saint Nick. To others like the Jews it's just a greeting they hear which means nothing to them...

I'd venture to say things like a nativity scene or ten commandments do not offend the 95%, so it's a shame we let the 5% controll the little joy, peace and goodwill the others like to feel.

 

Anyone who is offended by the phrase "Merry Christmas" should not take a holiday this Monday. They should go to work just like any other Monday.

 

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!

 

AMEN AMEN!!!

 

In most cases this is a paid Holiday for workers, those who choose not to recognize the Christmas Season should turn down their Holiday pay also.
Anyway , Christmas is still going to happen no matter how many are offended by it.
Happy Holidays and a Very Merry Christmas to All.